Dale Stephens and Sam Baldock returned to action on Saturday and were both substituted with 20 minutes remaining but could be rested as they continue to build their fitness following calf injuries.

Ipswich will be without defender Steven Taylor as they travel to the Amex Stadium.

The 31-year-old defender was forced off after just 26 minutes of their 1-0 win over Aston Villa at the weekend and Christophe Berra, who went off at the end of the first half with possible concussion, remains a doubt.

Luke Hyam returned to action on Monday for the under-23 but remains unavailable for Mick McCarthy as he continues to build up his fitness.

Cole Skuse was left out at the weekend because of an Achilles injury and is not expected to be risked for the midweek game.